Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nimble Obstructionist
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Forgotten Cave
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
82%synergy
Astral Drift
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
81%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
80%synergy
Secluded Steppe
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
79%synergy
Smoldering Crater
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Drifting Meadow
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Remote Isle
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Teferi's Ageless Insight
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
71%synergy
Dismantling Wave
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Neutralize
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Drannith Stinger
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Ominous Seas
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Complicate
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
65%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Flourishing Fox
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Containment Construct
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Drannith Healer
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Rooting Moloch
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Mako
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
The Council of Four
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Detective of the Month
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Jo Grant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Splendor Mare
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Savai Thundermane
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Countervailing Winds
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Angelsong
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Starstorm
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Miscalculation
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Zenith Flare
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-28%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Gallant Strike
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Deem Worthy
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Shredded Sails
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Censor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Mage's Guile
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Rebuild
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Skycrash
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-35%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Choking Tethers
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Clear
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mental Journey
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Trip Up
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rescind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Don't Blink
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Light
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Faith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Akroma's Vengeance
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Justice
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Slice and Dice
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Sweltering Suns
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Excavation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Trade the Helm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Migratory Route
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Violent Impact
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fractured Sanity
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Stall Out
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
57%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Currency Converter
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Bag of Holding
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Valor's Flagship
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Detention Chariot
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Astral Slide
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Decree of Silence
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
61%synergy
New Perspectives
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Cast Out
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Drake Haven
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Shark Typhoon
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Improbable Alliance
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Escape Protocol
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Impact Tremors
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Lay Claim
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Divine Visitation
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Rift
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Warleader's Call
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Footfall Crater
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Ascension
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Cairn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
60%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Blasted Landscape
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Raugrin Triome
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Island
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion50 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Glittering Massif
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Flooded Strand
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Perilous Landscape
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Night Market
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Capital City
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-34%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-34%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-31%synergy